Architectural Products Specialist - Metals

Duties And Responsibilities

• Build and maintain partnerships with outsourced fabricators
• Aid ISEC teams with questions about metal types, finishes, assembly methodology and best practices
• Maintain current information on industry practices, standards and certifications
• Aid in engineering and purchasing strategy on decorative metal, including outsource pricing as needed
• Participate in estimating, value engineering strategies and develop material/assembly details as requested
• Assist in specific projects to analyze scope, schedule requirements, and coordinate engineering, purchasing and installation methods to effectively bring decorative metal projects within budget and on schedule
• Monitor industry communications regarding price increases, lead time issues, effect of tariffs or any information which could affect ongoing or future projects
• Maintain a database of decorative metal fabricators with contact information and services provided
• Review purchasing process and oversee decorative metal fabrication procurement
• Attend update meetings for new projects and assist the purchasing agent or project manager as necessary
• Maintain a database of estimates and revisions per project
• Provide manufacturer recommendations for project specific pricing
• Develop execution plan for certain decorative metal projects with project team (Business Development, PM, PE, Purchasing)
• Review submitted details and specifications checklists on specific decorative metals projects
• Communicate any conflicts between specifications and drawings while assembling a deviations log for use by project team
• Ensure ISEC’s commitments to core values and standards are maintained throughout the metal fabrication and installation process
• Possible travel to regional offices, metal fabricator locations, and project locations

Knowledge/Skills

• Excellent blueprint reading skills, with an emphasis on architectural interiors
• Practical knowledge of commercial construction Architectural Woodwork methods and application of principles
• Practical knowledge of commercial construction methods and application of principles
• Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Strong sense of accountability
• Detail oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional computer skills
• Demonstrated commitment to deliver outstanding service – both with internal and external customers

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.